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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.94, 24,231.36 and 10,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.94, 24,231.36 and 10,004.94 is: 13,806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.94 : 24,231.36 = 10,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.94/24,231.36 = 10,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.94x = 24,231.36 × 10,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.94x = 242,433,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,433,302.92/17,558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.83

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